I spent some time this morning on the internet reading about other attorneys. I found the reading quite interesting. I also see why it can be quite confusing for consumers. Let me give you one example. Others will follow in…
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Drinking and Driving – Reminder
At this time of year, please remember not to drink and drive. The CHP is in a “maximum enforcement” period for the next two weeks. That means they are out on the road and they will stop you. In this…
Myths about the legal system
My friend, Wendy York, has some great information on her website. If you have a discrimination case, harassment, elder abuse or nursing home case, you should look at her website. One of the other pages on her website is about…
What Happens when an Excluded Driver Causes an Accident?
Let’s say that you are responsible and have auto insurance. But, your husband or boyfriend or wife has a less than stellar driving record. This person is excluded from your auto policy and does not have his/her own policy. This…
COLOSSUS: Can it evaluate your injury?
Many, if not most, insurance companies are currently using a software program called Colossus. Colossus was designed to figure out what every case is worth. The developer realized that each adjuster would settle a claim for a different value, and…
Do you have to repay your health insurance after an accident?
I was asked by a potential client if she will have to repay her medical insurance company when a claim is settled. The basic scenario is this: A person is injured in a car accident. The health insurance company pays…
Insurance Fraud – A ring run by an adjuster
This is a rare situation. An insurance adjuster was arrested and charged with insurance fraud. The adjuster, Sheryl Bobbitt, of Western United Insurance, wrote checks to people who were not involved in accidents. The recipients would cash the checks and…
Teenagers and Accidents
People always ask me why it is so expensive to insure teenagers. I tell them that teenagers, especially boys, are more likely to drive fast, show off, and not pay attention. This leads to more accidents. And now the statistics…
You are in an Accident with No Insurance: Who is at fault?
I keep seeing people ask this same question and there is no response out there. So, here is the answer. I guess I need to first ask the question: If you are involved in an auto accident and you do…
Your Car is a Total Loss: Now What?
So you get in an accident and your car is a total loss, now what? First, you want the car taken out of the body shop. The body shop will charge storage, and if the other insurance company is going…